Cold Steel G.I. Tanto 80PGTK

About This Knife

This 12-inch, fixed-blade, full tang survival knife packs a lot of blade for your buck. Definitely one of our most popular knives, the G.I. Tanto 80PGTK is rugged and suited for a variety of survival situations. From what we've seen, this is one of the best values out there for a low-cost, well-made survival knife.

Details

Full tang for maximum strength |

What's this?

A "full tang" blade is a solid piece of metal that extends fully through the knife's handle. A full tang blade is inherently stronger than a jointed or partial tang blade.

Integral quillon guard |

What's this?

A "quillon guard" is the cross guard (like the bar on the letter "t") that protects your hand and knuckles.

Information

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